A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with new steel wheels as we try to track changes on the beta prototypes ahead of the start of production. As we previously reported, Tesla has built a fleet of beta Cybertruck prototypes to test ahead of the start of production this summer. Over the last few months,… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with new steel wheels
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Key Toyota supplier appoints new leader in the heat of EV shift
One of Toyota’s most prominent suppliers and Japan’s leading auto parts manufacturer, Denso, appointed a new CEO Monday as the industry’s shift to EVs heats up globally. Toyota, Japan lag behind the EV market Toyota is in the midst of an identity crisis. The world’s largest automaker has stood by as the industry transformed beneath… Continue reading Key Toyota supplier appoints new leader in the heat of EV shift
Chevy flexes 557 hp Blazer EV SS at the Daytona International Speedway [Video]
The first-ever fully electric Chevy Blazer EV is set to go on sale this summer, followed by a powerful high-performance SS trim. This SS version will be the first performance model of a Chevy EV, with an estimated 557 horsepower, turning the all-around family car into a speed demon. Check out the latest video of… Continue reading Chevy flexes 557 hp Blazer EV SS at the Daytona International Speedway [Video]
GM teases GMC Sierra EV pickup early designs
The GMC Sierra EV will be the second fully electric truck from the GM brand, following the GMC Hummer EV pickup. With an estimated 400 miles of range, the new GMC Sierra EV is poised to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming electric Ram 1500 REV. The automaker teased a few early… Continue reading GM teases GMC Sierra EV pickup early designs
Here’s why I prefer Amtrak over my Tesla Model 3 in the US Northeast
Since I moved to Vermont a year ago, I’ve both driven my Tesla Model 3 and taken an Amtrak train to visit family in Pennsylvania. Here’s why I prefer to take the train in the Northeast Corridor – the busiest railroad in North America. Convenience. Taking the Amtrak Vermonter from VT to PA is a… Continue reading Here’s why I prefer Amtrak over my Tesla Model 3 in the US Northeast
Tesla reaches new Supercharger milestone as it still dominates charging
Tesla has reached a new Supercharger milestone with 45,000 stalls as it still dominates fast charging, especially in the US. The Supercharger network is a big part of Tesla’s success. The automaker was so early in electric vehicles that it couldn’t rely on third-party charging networks, and it had to develop its own. That turned… Continue reading Tesla reaches new Supercharger milestone as it still dominates charging
Tesla is about to launch a big new software update with new features and UI upgrades
Tesla is about to launch a big new software update that includes a few new features and a lot of user interface upgrades. As a Tesla owner, it’s always a good day to get a notification that a new software update is available. You start wondering what new features or improvements you are getting that… Continue reading Tesla is about to launch a big new software update with new features and UI upgrades
Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China
Tesla has announced a new deal to build a Megafactory in Shanghai, China, to build energy storage products in the market. Last year, Tesla launched its first ‘Megafactory’ in California. The plant is dedicated to producing Megapacks, a large battery system used in large-scale energy storage projects for electric utilities around the world. It is… Continue reading Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China
A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years
The F-150 Lightning Lariat, which will see a price increase / Credit: Ford Motor Co. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to make a groundbreaking announcement this week that will make the majority of new US car sales EVs by 2032, according to a breaking New York Times scoop. The EPA’s impactful new rule… Continue reading A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years
Class action lawsuit filed against Tesla after video privacy scandal
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, after news broke of employees sharing private videos internally. The original report from Reuters came out on Thursday. Reuters talked to several Tesla employees who said that Tesla dashcam and sentry mode videos were shared within Tesla in private or group chats among employees. These images… Continue reading Class action lawsuit filed against Tesla after video privacy scandal